MICHAEL MEROLA, Partner
At WSW
As a founding Partner of Winning Strategies Washington, Michael Merola supervises all aspects of client service by the WSW government relations staff, while also helping to devise and support the company’s business development strategy. He co-directs the firm’s healthcare, education, and transportation policy practices, as well as WSW’s appropriations practice, and leads teams serving corporate, non-profit and governmental clients.
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ROBERT ZUCKER, Partner
At WSW
Mr. Zucker joined Winning Strategies in 2002, after working for over nine years on Capitol Hill. His work with Winning Strategies has most recently included a major national lobbying effort to raise awareness about the threat of pandemic influenza and a similar effort to advocate better screening and more access to treatments for people with HIV and Hepatitis C. Click here to read the full profile »
BRETT HEIMOV, Partner, WSWNY
At WSW
Mr. Heimov has successfully worked on behalf of clients to pass legislation that:
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CHARLA PENN MCMANUS, Principal
At WSW
Charla is at the forefront of ensuring that WSW’s health care clients, including hospitals, associations, pharmaceutical companies and non-profits are well positioned with both the key committees of jurisdiction on Capitol Hill, as well as the relevant Executive Branch agencies to achieve their objectives. Click here to read the full profile »
KRISTEN MICHAELS, Principal
At WSW
Kristen focuses on guiding clients through the ever-changing landscape of seeking and securing federal funds, whether through appropriations, grants or federal contracts. As WSW’s first New Jersey based principal, Kristen enhances direct client relationships with the regional offices of federal departments and agencies responsible for implementing national programs in New Jersey. Click here to read the full profile »
LAURA LAY, Principal
At WSW
Laura has been part of the Winning Strategies Washington team since 2002. As Principal, Laura is at the forefront of ensuring the highest quality of service for each and every WSW client especially as it pertains to federal funding through the competitive grants process. Click here to read the full profile »
THOMAS D. JOHNSON, Director of Federal Contracts
With four decades of experience in the Federal government contracting arena, Tom is an expert at government business development. He has negotiated numerous GSA Schedule contracts and has advised both large and small organizations. His clients have included Dun & Bradstreet, McGraw-Hill, and 3M Corporation, as well as numerous small businesses, HUBZone firms, 8(a) companies, veteran-owned businesses and tribal enterprises.
He is publisher of Set-Aside Alert: the nation’s leading news source for anyone working in the small business side of Federal contracting. With subscribers throughout the United States, Set-Aside Alert serves as an invaluable resource for small contractors, prime contractors, consultants, and government agencies.
Tom graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Masters in Industrial Administration. He served in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps at the headquarters of the US Army Materiel Command.
SCOTT MACKENZIE, Associate
At WSW
As an Associate, Scott closely monitors all federal activities of interest to WSW’s clients including tracking legislation, Congressional committee hearings and mark-ups as well as actions taken by federal agencies and departments helping to ensure WSW has the best information to make informed decisions on behalf of our clients’ federal priorities. Click here to read the full profile »
